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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 623.73 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 623.73 and 347.74 is: 479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 623.73 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/623.73 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 623.73 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 216,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,894.31/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.16

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